About

Join us at Steam Plant Grill
The entire staff at the Steam Plant Grill looks forward to providing you with great service, food and drinks you expect, all in a one-of-a-kind location.

History and Philosophy

Past
The Steam Plant was constructed to produce steam heat and electrical power for downtown Spokane.

• The twin 225’ smokestacks were hand-formed, using a total of 333,340 bricks.
• The Steam Plant provided heat to most of the major buildings in downtown Spokane until 1986. 
• During its operation, fuels including coal, oil, natural gas, wood chips, electricity and saw dust were used to produce from 15,000 to 370,000 pounds of steam pressure per hour, virtually every hour of the day or night.
• By 1986 the Steam Plant was no longer economically viable to operate.

After being a home to workers and equipment producing steam heat almost non-stop for over 70 years, the Steam Plant sat idle for almost a decade before finding its new purpose – to house 80,000 square feet of offices, retail spaces and the Steam Plant Grill. We are pleased to have the opportunity to bring the public in to meet an esteemed Spokane landmark.

Present
Steam Plant Grill is the vision of Spokane’s historic renovators Ron and Julie Wells.

• Their vision: was to create a unique dining experience that would allow diners to view and feel the unique atmosphere of an actual steam plant.
• Dining: The restaurant features dining on two levels.
  • The upper level has 4 unique banquet rooms and seating that allows diners to view the incredible 80 foot ceilings as well as view the lower level that features cozy intimate booths and full bar.
• Food and drink: The menu features contemporary Northwest cuisine, an extensive wine list and Coeur d’Alene beers which are brewed on premises.
• Prime location for business meetings: Located within Spokane’s Terabyte Triangle, Steam Plant Grill was renovated for the future with wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi).

Award-winning restaurant
Steam Plant Square has won numerous awards for historic preservation, including the prestigious 2001 National Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the 2001 Award of Merit from the American Institute of Architects, Pacific and Northwest Region.

The Steam Plant Grill has won many local awards in its own right, including: Rising Star, Power Lunch, and Best Bartender!

Catering and large parties
You will enjoy a memorable dining experience in our main dining room, or have an unforgetable event in one of our private dining rooms - The Stack Room or one of our unique Boiler Rooms. Learn more about catering...

Employment opportunities
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